Pool maintenance doesn’t stop when summer ends. In fact, there are several important duties that need to be performed during fall to ensure your pool is ready to use once the warm weather returns. The list below discusses a few maintenance tips to help close down your pool for winter and keep it in optimal condition. 

3 Ways to Prepare Your Pool for Winter

1. Remove the Leaves

If your pool has been left uncovered, late autumn foliage has likely accumulated in the water. Save yourself the effort and hire a swimming pool service to remove the leaves and other debris from your pool. The technician will use a strainer basket to fish out the floating organic matter. Make sure you have the leaves removed before they drift to the bottom of the pool and start to discolor the floor.

2. Clean the Filter

The pool filter collects oils, hair, dirt, insects, and other light debris in your water. Some types of filters are made from paper or cloth and simply need to be removed and washed at least once a year, or replaced after a few years. Other types of filters require a backwash process to be performed to release the dirty water into the sewer system. A maintenance technician will be able to determine which cleaning method is necessary and perform it for you. 

3. Install a Winter Cover

Protect your swimming pool during the winter months by installing a pool cover. Custom covers can be made to fit your pool, no matter its size or shape. Covers are durable, block sunlight, and keep debris out until you’re ready to reopen for spring.

Handle your fall pool maintenance now so you’ll have peace of mind before the weather brings snow and ice. Contact the professionals at All-American Pools in Cincinnati, OH, to prepare your above-ground or in-ground pool. They provide a comprehensive range of services including installation and water testing to keep your pool healthy. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 522-7161 or visit them online for additional information about their services.